Another point of view on the dairy situation

Jim Goodman, dairy farmer and president of the National Family Farm Coalition says the dairy industry is in a crisis situation, and added that it isn’t the first time. “I’ve been a dairy farmer all my life, basically the last 40 years; 20 as

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Mid-year checkup

by Sally Colby

August 12, 2026

Rob Goodling, business consultant for Farm Credit East, recently provided information on what the dairy industry can expect as producers passed the ha...

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Maine organic homesteaders adapt to challenges

by Edith Tucker

August 12, 2026

Jaime Garzon, Ph.D., an assistant Extension professor and dairy forage educator, University of Maine at Orono, recently led a pasture walk on an organ...

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Manure with a side of pizza

by Sally Colby

August 12, 2026

Anyone thinking about a manure digester might envision a massive unit on a large livestock farm. Matt Steiman, assistant farm manager at Dickinson Col...

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Farmers First: Farming’s hidden taxes

August 12, 2026

What sort of taxes do you pay in your farm life? Chances are you’re familiar with the more common taxes: income, sales, payroll, property, self-employ...